Trackers KidsCon 2027

Books. Crafts. Magical Goblin Eggs

📅April 2027 · Date coming soon
📍Trackers Lodge · 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland

FREE to all families and community. KidsCon is our spring celebration of books, creativity, and Trackers mischief. Portland children's book authors and graphic novel creators read from their work and lead crafts inspired by their stories. Parents and kids shoot arrows and throw axes side by side, chase goblins for dragon tears, and barter the treasures they gather at the Spring Goblin Market. The 2027 date and author lineup are being set now.

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Kids making crafts at a Trackers community event

Book Crafts with the Authors

Kid drawing a bow at the Trackers SE indoor archery range

Archery for Parents and Kids

Goblin Market sign with an accordion player and kids trading treasures

The Spring Goblin Market

Back Next Spring

WhenApril 2027
Date coming soon

WhereTrackers Lodge
4617 SE Milwaukie Avenue, Portland

CostFREE entry
All ages welcome

The first KidsCon was a hit, and the goblins are already asking about next year. KidsCon brings Portland's children's book authors and graphic novel creators to Trackers Lodge for readings, signings, and story-inspired crafts, with archery, axe throwing, and a goblin egg hunt that ends at the Spring Goblin Market.

We are booking the 2027 authors now. Leave your email below and you will get the date and the lineup the day they are set. Authors and illustrators who want a table, use the same form.

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What Happens at KidsCon

Every station is free and guided. Readings run through the day, the egg hunt runs all day, and the Goblin Market opens near the end so you can trade what you found.

📚 Readings & Book Crafts

Local authors and illustrators read from their work, sign books, and lead a craft inspired by each story.

Costumed kids on a forest adventure at Trackers

🥚 Goblin Egg Treasure Hunt

Spot a goblin sneaking around, chase it down for a dragon tear, and trade the tear for a goblin egg full of chim-chams.

🏹 Archery & Axe Throwing

Free for parents and kids together. No experience needed, gear provided, Guides at every lane.

🧙 Spring Goblin Market

Set up shop and barter the treasures you brought and gathered. No money, no food. How it works →